There are 2 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Del Mar by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Del Mar is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Del Mar is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa to Del Mar station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Solana Beach Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Del Mar is 79 miles. The road distance is 65.8 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Costa Mesa to Del Mar, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Costa Mesa to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Del Mar is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Costa Mesa to Del Mar.
There are 539+ hotels available in Del Mar.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Ana to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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